Vulnerability Description
NetAlertX 24.7.18 before 24.10.12 allows unauthenticated file reading because an HTTP client can ignore a redirect, and because of factors related to strpos and directory traversal, as exploited in the wild in May 2025. This is related to components/logs.php.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netalertx | Netalertx | >= 24.7.18, < 24.10.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/auxExploit
- https://rhinosecuritylabs.com/research/cve-2024-46506-rce-in-netalertx/ExploitMitigationThird Party Advisory
- https://rhinosecuritylabs.com/research/cve-2024-46506-rce-in-netalertx/ExploitMitigationThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-48766?
CVE-2024-48766 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). NetAlertX 24.7.18 before 24.10.12 allows unauthenticated file reading because an HTTP client can ignore a redirect, and because of factors related to strpos and directory traversal, as exploited in th...
How severe is CVE-2024-48766?
CVE-2024-48766 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-48766?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netalertx Netalertx.